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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.87, 3,484.16 and 860.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.87, 3,484.16 and 860.98 is: 1,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.87 : 3,484.16 = 860.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.87/3,484.16 = 860.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.87x = 3,484.16 × 860.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.87x = 2,999,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,793.67/2,321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.98

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